Weekend near Paris: the best hotels & guest houses

Our favorite hotel for a weekend getaway near Paris

1. Domaine de Primard (Guainville, Eure-et-Loir)

Nestled in 40 hectares of parkland along the river Eure, Domaine de Primard, one of the flagship addresses of Domaines de Fontenille (Luberon, Marseille, Minorca, Hossegor, Seignosse, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence...), opened its doors in June 2021. With 39 keys, including 9 suites with terraces, divided between the château and three outbuildings, Domaine de Primard combines 18th-century charm with a revisited Directoire décor. The castle features a fleet of electric bicycles, a 24 x 6m heated swimming pool and a 450 m² Susanne Kaufmann spa (with sauna, hammam, two Japanese baths and a fitness area), offering visitors an ideal getaway for a romantic or family weekend. On the gastronomic front, chef Romain Meder oversees the two restaurants housed in a farmhouse, one of which has been awarded a Michelin star and a green star.

Good to know? All rooms are different, so don't hesitate to visit the website or make a phone call to find that special gem.

How do I get there? An hour's direct train ride from Paris from Saint-Lazare, Bueil station, and around 30 km from Giverny.

Domaine de Primard
39 keys, from 280€ per night.
Domaine de Primard, 28260 Guainville

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2. La Folie Barbizon

This new country house is located not far from the Fontainebleau estate, a 45-minute drive from Paris. Taking advantage of the bucolic setting of the region that inspired the pre-Impressionist period, this eco-friendly 4-star hotel designed by Lionel Bensemoun and Nicolas Saltiel has won over many visitors. Ideal for a weekend getaway in nature, this arty house nestled in the forest offers 21 rooms to its guests: couples looking for a paradise to relax in or artists seeking inspiration... Under the supervision of La Folie Barbizon's artistic director, Sarah Valente, the corridors, common areas, and rooms have been decorated with more than 50 works of art in situ, breathing new life into this characterful building, with a constant focus on respect for and representation of nature.

The room to book? The 38 m² Prestige Suite, with custom-made furniture, light streaming through the stained-glass windows at all hours of the day, and a soothing atmosphere that mirrors the outdoor environment.
The gastronomic offering includes a wine bar where you can sip organic French wines and signature cocktails, and a locavore restaurant where you can enjoy a range of vegetarian dishes—candied eggplant, potato croquettes, spelt risotto—and gourmet dishes: salmon gravlax, grilled octopus, beef tartare... This hotel is the perfect place to spend a weekend in Île-de-France and is recommended for its peaceful atmosphere and the many experiences it offers every weekend, including botanical walks, art workshops, ceramics, yoga, conferences, and concerts.

La Folie Barbizon

21 keys, prices from €180 per night
5 Grande Rue, 77630 Barbizon

lafoliebarbizon.com

3. Auberge des Templiers, Loiret

Located south of Paris, just a 15-minute drive from Gien on the banks of the Loire, the Auberge des Templiers will delight couples and families looking for a country getaway, as well as business travelers in search of greenery. Nestled in the heart of a magnificent 6-hectare flower-filled park, this 5-star hotel offers 20 luxury rooms and suites in 6 different-style buildings, including cottages, thatched cottages and a gentilhommière.

Each room offers a warm atmosphere, skilfully blending authenticity and modernity. Guests can enjoy a large swimming pool and sip a cocktail in the sunny bar before exploring the castles and vineyards along the Loire (Chablis is just a stone's throw away). The establishment is also renowned for its Michelin-starred restaurant. Chef Kévin Stroh is a true ambassador of flavors and textures. He surprises his guests with contemporary, seasonal cuisine, offering bold, refined dishes. The dining room, with its warm country-house ambiance, floor tiles, carpets, solid oak beams and Gien earthenware, perfectly complements the culinary experience.

How to get there: train Paris - Nogent-sur-Vernisson in 1h10, cab or car rental from the station (10 minutes).

Auberge des Templiers
20 keys, from 215€ per night.
N7, 45290 Boismorand

4. Domaines Villages Nature Paris

Just 30 minutes from Paris, Villages Nature Paris offers a full-scale immersion experience to enjoy with family or friends. Designed as a sustainable eco-village by Center Parcs in partnership with Disneyland® Paris, this resort is both exotic and accessible, inviting guests to slow down and reconnect with what matters most. Here, everything has been designed to encourage reunions, play, and contemplation in a preserved setting. Accommodations? Apartments in the heart of the resort or spacious cottages nestled in the greenery, all with terraces or balconies to better enjoy the outdoors. Since summer 2025, a brand new hamlet of 193 brand new cottages has been created, with Premium and VIP cottages combining high-end comfort, a cozy atmosphere, fireplaces, fully equipped kitchens, and, in some cases, hot tubs and spacious living areas.

Within the estate, five worlds punctuate your stay: Aqua Mundo, a spectacular tropical water park heated by geothermal energy with an outdoor lagoon, wave pools, and giant slides; Ferme Bellevie, a 6,000 m² educational area populated by animals, vegetable gardens, and workshops; the Extraordinary Gardens, a sensory journey dedicated to plants and the elements; the Forest of Legends, a world of tree houses, suspension bridges, and enchanted walks; and finally, the Lake Promenade, the vibrant heart of the estate with its restaurants, shops, cafés, water sports, and beaches. All this is done with a strong commitment to eco-responsible management, promoting local artisans, and 100% green energy consumption. Far from the stress of the city, this Clef Verte estate offers a welcome respite without compromising on comfort or shared pleasures. It's the perfect place for a meaningful weekend getaway near Paris, especially with children.

Beyond its lush green setting and comfortable accommodations, Villages Nature Paris also appeals with its rich culinary offerings and impressive variety of activities available year-round. When it comes to dining, Les Délices de la Ferme is a must-visit. This friendly restaurant is housed in an old farmhouse and is the perfect place to enjoy a locally sourced lunch or a family dinner featuring revisited regional dishes. In the evening, continue the fun at the Cépages wine bar, where you can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with sharing platters, butcher's cuts, and a selection of French wines by the glass.

When it comes to leisure activities, there's no chance of getting bored: over 70 activities are available on site, for all ages and tastes. In addition to the water attractions, children love the pony club, bread-making and terrarium workshops, forest treasure hunts, and bike and quadricycle rides from the Cycle Center. Older children can enjoy the Deep Nature® Spa, bowling, or relaxing on the lake beach with a deckchair. A daily routine suspended between nature, games, and discoveries, designed to delight young and old alike. And the best part? You can experience all this without leaving the Île-de-France region.

Domaine Villages Nature Paris
Prices from €130 per night

Rue du Pré des Merlans, 77700 Bailly-Romainvilliers
Domaine Villages Nature Paris

5. La Régie and the Hameau de Courances (Gâtinais, Essonne)

In the heart of the Gâtinais region, surrounded by enchanting gardens not far from Fontainebleau and Barbizon, the Domaine de Courances offers a unique insight into France's rich history. Comprising a Renaissance castle, a 75-hectare park labeled a “Remarkable Garden” adorned with fountains and ponds, and an organically cultivated vegetable garden, the site is a preserved and accessible refuge, just 45 minutes from the capital.

The good news is that you can stay there for a weekend, or longer if you like. The old outbuildings have been carefully renovated and offer five charming accommodations. We particularly love La Régie, once occupied by the castle's steward, now a cozy cocoon combining the charm of the past with modern comfort. The house has two independent apartments that can be combined to accommodate large groups. Those who prefer a more traditional hotel experience will opt for La Métairie, a beautifully restored former farmhouse with 10 spacious rooms and a beautiful living space bathed in light.

The spirit? A stay that feels like home in a setting steeped in history.

The added bonus: La Foulerie, a former 17th-century hemp mill converted into a tea room with breathtaking views of the park.

Note: the estate offers guests the option of dining at Café de Courances, a café and restaurant where guests can enjoy breakfast (free for guests staying at La Métairie), order packed lunches delivered upon arrival, and enjoy brunch, pastries, and local products sold on site.

Getting there: nearest stations: Melun via the RER D (11 miles) and Fontainebleau via the R line (14 miles)

How much does it cost: from €179 per night

Domaine de Courances
1 place du général de Gaulle, 91490 Courances

6. Loire Valley Lodges, Indre-et-Loire

Just 30 minutes from Tours, in the enchanting setting of the Loire Valley, Loire Valley Lodges is a hidden gem that promises an immersive experience in the heart of nature. Nestled in a 300-hectare private forest, this unique hotel combines contemporary art and a woodland getaway to offer a timeless stay.

The 18 wooden lodges, perched 4 meters above the ground, are true works of art, each decorated by a different artist. These 50-square-meter cocoons, half of which is a terrace, feature a panoramic bay window that seems to invite the forest inside. Between serenity and contemplation, guests enjoy a setting where every detail celebrates the harmonious marriage of design and nature.

At the heart of the estate, a renovated farmhouse houses elegant communal areas, including a concept store, a bar with a fireplace, and two restaurants created by chef Thomas Besnault: Ardent, with a multi-course carte blanche menu, and Asperatus, an open-air restaurant where wood-fired cooking enhances the flavors. Well-being is also on the agenda with personalized massages in the lodges and forest bathing inspired by Japanese sylvotherapy, for a soothing immersion in the heart of the trees.

Getting there: TGV Paris-Tours in 58 minutes, followed by a 30-minute drive

Loire Valley Lodges

18 keys from €420 per night

La Duporterie, 37320 Esvres-sur-Indre

7. Domaine Les Crayères, Reims

Set in seven hectares of verdant parkland, the legendary Domaine Les Crayères is housed in a 1904 Belle Époque château that has been a 5-star hotel since 2010. Stamped Relais & Châteaux, the address offers visitors all the splendor of a period residence - wood panelling, panelled walls, glass roof in the La Rotonde bar - which extends into the magnificent dining room of chef Christophe Moret, 2 Michelin stars. His Le Parc restaurant will appeal to discerning palates with its noble products (lobster, langoustine, foie gras, turbot). Only 20 rooms and a few suites in a Cottage, an exclusive and exceptional address.

Getting there: 45 min by TGV from Gare de l'Est.

Domaine Les Crayères
20 rooms and suites, from 500€ per night.
64 Boulevard Henry Vasnier, 51100 Reims

8. Les Hauts de Loire, Loir-et-Cher

Chaumont, Chenonceau, Villandry, and Amboise are scattered around Les Hauts de Loire, a Relais & Châteaux hotel that offers many attractions for lovers of the great outdoors, history, and elegant luxury. With 70 hectares of wooded grounds with ponds, a hunting lodge rebuilt in 1860, and a second building in the typical Sologne half-timbered style, housing just 31 rooms and suites, a tennis court, and a swimming pool, this is a place that insiders whisper about. Add to that a Spa by Clarins and a gastronomic offering that combines the excellence of a Michelin-starred restaurant with the charm of a chic and rustic bistro.

Getting there: about 2 hours by car from Paris. You can also get there by train via the Onzain (4 km) and Blois-Chambord (18 km) stations on the TER line from Austerlitz station. The Tours–St-Pierre-des-Corps TGV station is 40 km from the hotel.

Les Hauts de Loire
31 keys, from €171 per night.
79 Rue Gilbert Navard, 41150 Onzain

9. La Côte Saint-Jacques & Spa, Burgundy

On the banks of the Yonne, La Côte Saint-Jacques' 2 Michelin stars do not impress its new chef, Alexandre Bondoux, a well-trained young chef and nephew of Jean-Michel Lorain, who has taken full responsibility for the kitchens. The hotel, both 5-star and Relais & Châteaux, boasts particularly soothing rooms overlooking the Yonne, as well as a spa area with indoor pool, solarium and panoramic jacuzzi. In the kitchen, the chef is committed to a more responsible approach to cooking, favoring fish from the Loire (such as toothfish, to be discovered), while sommelier Thomas Noble surprises by offering mostly natural wines by the glass. For lovers of fine cuisine who are ready to break away from their usual habits.

Getting there: by car, allow 1h30-2h from Paris via the A6.

La Côte Saint-Jacques
22 keys, from 300€ per night.
14 Faubourg de Paris, 89300 Joigny

10. Fleur de Loire, Loire Valley

Housed in a 17th-century hospice built by Gaston d'Orléans on the banks of the Loire River, Fleur de Loire is a sustainable jewel case led by two-star chef Christophe Hay. The 5-star hotel overlooks the river and features 44 rooms, including 11 suites, in two wings inspired by the Loire landscape.

Fleur de Loire also boasts two gourmet restaurants: the "Christophe Hay" restaurant, a veritable stage for free expression with the kitchen installed in the center of the room, and the "Amour Blanc", an ode to the eponymous carp, which offers a bird's-eye view of the Loire thanks to its panoramic bay windows and its own meat maturing cellar. Finally, a Sisley spa, a brand renowned for its expertise and treatments in phytocosmetology, offers a menu of treatments, massages and beauty rituals created to measure.

Good to know? On the first floor of the "Amour Blanc" restaurant, the patisserie kiosk is a boutique, tea room and delicatessen all in one.

How to get there: by car, allow 2h45 minutes from Paris via the A6 and then the A77.

Fleur de Loire
44 rooms and suites, from 250€ per night.
26 Quai Villebois Mareuil, 41000 Blois

Around Paris, in the Yvelines

11. Le Barn (Le Moulin de Brétigny, Yvelines)

A breath of fresh air in the unspoilt surroundings of the Forêt de Rambouillet, Le Barn is a bucolic 4-star retreat just 45 minutes from Paris. This country-chic hotel attracts nature lovers and Parisians in search of a rural getaway. Coated cotton canvas, leather, wood and cork take pride of place in the two authentic metal-framed farm barns that house the hotel's 73 rooms, all of which have a natural feel. Children will be delighted to try their hand at horse riding, harvest vegetables from the garden or watch a film in the dedicated projection room, before sleeping with their friends in a dormitory adjoining the parents' room.

Good to know? Locavore cuisine is served around large wooden tables or under the glass roof.

What's more? On May 20, 2023, Le Barn became the first hotel in France to be awarded the "Prévention Excellence" label, developed by Accor and Bureau Véritas to certify that the level of safety and hygiene measures is adapted to the resumption of activity in the hotel and restaurant sector.

How to get there : 45 min drive from Paris on the A10 motorway.

Le Barn
73 rooms, from €180 per night.
Le Moulin de Brétigny, 78830 Bonnelles

12. Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay (Vallée de Chevreuse, Yvelines)

Just renovated by the Paris Society, this 12th-century Cistercian abbey, former home of the Rothschilds, lies in the heart of the Vallée de Chevreuse, in the Rambouillet national forest. The 65-hectare estate is dotted with romantic ruins, lakes and small stone bridges. In the rooms, the absence of television and the capricious Wi-FI make for a truly rejuvenating break. The former monks' refectory is now the hotel's restaurant.

Bonus tip ? Opt for a superior category room (from €180) rather than the small attic rooms.

Getting there: just an hour's drive from Paris (via the A12/N10 or A10).

Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay
147 rooms and suites, from 130€ per night.
Domaine des Vaux de Cernay, Route d'Auffargis, 78720 Cernay-la-Ville